CESSNA 172I
McCarthy, AK — February 10, 2012
Event Information
| Date | February 10, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA022 |
| Event ID | 20120214X42025 |
| Location | McCarthy, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.10005, -145.52989 |
| Airport | Rowland Strip - Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172I |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot lost directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.